Setting machine, lighting system, search method, and program

Abstract

To provide a setting device and the like capable of easily finding a piece of lighting equipment with an incorrect pairing setting.SOLUTION: A setting device 10 is capable of performing pairing setting of one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30 and a controller (illumination controller 20) that is capable of controlling one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30. And the setting device 10 is configured so as to, after performing the pairing setting, search whether or not one or more lighting equipment 30 is paired with an incorrect controller (illumination controller 20) by changing the illumination status of at least some pieces of lighting equipment 30 out of the one or more pieces of lighting equipment 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a setting machine, a lighting system, a searching method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a wireless system that performs pairing settings between a wireless adapter and a wireless device, such as a lighting fixture, that wirelessly communicates with the wireless adapter.

[0003] This wireless system includes a wireless adapter that is paired with at least one wireless device, and a setting device that determines pairing with one or more wireless devices for each of the multiple wireless adapters. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-5209 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In a conventional wireless system, after installing a plurality of lighting fixtures in a facility, an operator may perform mapping setting to create a lighting distribution diagram according to the arrangement of the plurality of lighting fixtures while checking the locations where the plurality of lighting fixtures are arranged, and may perform pairing setting between the plurality of lighting devices and the access point. However, in a large facility, a plurality of wireless systems each consisting of a plurality of lighting fixtures and a wireless adapter may be introduced. In this case, since a thousand or more lighting fixtures may be paired in a large facility, a lighting fixture may be paired with another wireless system by mistake. When a lighting fixture is paired by mistake, it is necessary to find the lighting fixture that is paired with the other wireless system. In this case, there is a method of forcibly canceling the pairing setting of all lighting fixtures and redoing the pairing setting, but such a correction requires time and labor.

[0006] In view of the above, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a setting machine, a lighting system, a searching method, and a program that are capable of easily discovering lighting devices that have been erroneously paired. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a setting machine according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: multiple The lighting device and the multiple A setting machine capable of pairing and setting a controller capable of controlling the lighting device, Each of the plurality of lighting devices is capable of being paired with one of the controllers, The setting machine is After completing the pairing setup, The above multiple By changing the illumination state of at least a part of the illumination devices, multiple The lighting device is connected to a controller other than the controller. The above Check whether pairing is set or not and selecting a unique address based on the search result to identify the lighting device that has been erroneously paired with the other controller. The setting machine is By executing a function for searching and a function for selecting the unique address, The controller The plurality of Lighting equipment and The above The total number of rings configured is n (n is 3 or more (wherein each of the lighting devices is a natural number.) n / 2 lighting devicesa first selection to select a unique address of In a case where the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, and when one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller, the setting machine: The first selection n / 2 units Among the lighting devices, 1 / 2 unit The unique address of the lighting device Elect A second election was held, When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting state of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, and when the one or more lighting devices are not paired with the controller other than the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of some lighting devices from the remaining two or more lighting devices that were not selected in the first selection. .

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, a lighting system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: multiple The lighting device and the multiple A controller capable of controlling the lighting device; multiple Lighting equipment Each of and a setting machine capable of setting pairing between the device and the device, After completing the pairing setup, The above multiple and changing the illumination state of at least a part of the selected lighting devices, multiple The lighting device is connected to a controller other than the controller. The above Check whether pairing is set or not and selecting a unique address based on the search result to identify the lighting device that has been erroneously paired with the other controller. The setting machine is By executing a function for searching and a function for selecting the unique address, The controller The plurality of Lighting equipment and The above The total number of rings configured is n (n is 3 or more (wherein each of the lighting devices is a natural number.) n / 2 lighting devices a first selection to select a unique address of In a case where the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, and when one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller, the setting machine: The first selection n / 2 units Among the lighting devices, 1 / 2 unit The unique address of the lighting device Elect A second election was held, When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting state of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, and when the one or more lighting devices are not paired with the controller other than the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of some lighting devices from the remaining two or more lighting devices that were not selected in the first selection. .

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, a searching method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: multiple The lighting device and the multiple A search method capable of pairing a lighting device with a controller capable of controlling the lighting device, comprising: Each of the plurality of lighting devices is capable of being paired with one of the controllers, After pairing, multipleBy changing the illumination state of at least a part of the illumination devices, multiple The lighting device is connected to a controller other than the controller. The above Check whether pairing is set or not and based on the search result, selecting a unique address to identify the lighting device that has been mistakenly paired with the other controller. death, By executing a function for searching and a function for selecting the unique address, The controller The plurality of The lighting equipment and The above The total number of pairings set is n (n is 3 or more (wherein each of the lighting devices is a natural number.) n / 2 lighting devices a first selection to select a unique address of When the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, by changing the lighting states of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices via the controller, when one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices are paired with a controller other than the controller, The first selection n / 2 units Among the lighting devices, 1 / 2 unit The unique address of the lighting device Elect A second election was held, When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, a second selection is performed to select unique addresses of some lighting devices from among the remaining two or more lighting devices that were not selected in the first selection, by changing the lighting state of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, if the one or more lighting devices are not set in the pairing setting with the controller other than the controller. .

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, a program according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a program for causing a computer to execute a search method. Effect of the Invention

[0011] The lighting system etc. according to the present disclosure can easily discover lighting devices that have been erroneously paired. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a schematic diagram of a lighting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing a lighting system according to an embodiment. [Figure 1C] FIG. 1C is a diagram showing a state in which a search mode is executed in a lighting system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a method for correcting pairing settings when a lighting device is erroneously paired with a lighting controller in a different hierarchical level. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating the processing of the lighting system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the process of the setting machine according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display unit when the search mode is being executed. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of another image displayed on the display unit when the search mode is being executed. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a lighting system according to another modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are all comprehensive or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, component arrangement and connection forms, steps, and order of steps shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. In addition, among the components in the following embodiments, components that are not described in the independent claims will be described as optional components.

[0014] In addition, each drawing is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily a precise illustration. In addition, in each drawing, the same reference numerals are used for substantially the same configuration, and duplicated explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0015] Hereinafter, the embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] (Embodiment) <Configuration: Lighting system 1> First, the configurations of the setting machine 10, the lighting system 1, the search method, and the program according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0017] Fig. 1A is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment. Fig. 1B is a block diagram showing a lighting system 1 according to an embodiment. In Fig. 1B, a wireless controller 29 is omitted.

[0018] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a lighting system 1 is a system capable of controlling a plurality of lighting devices 30 arranged in indoor spaces such as floors and rooms in a facility such as a building.

[0019] In the lighting system 1 of the present embodiment, one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with one of the lighting controllers 20 to collectively control the one or more lighting devices 30. In addition, when there are multiple lighting controllers 20, the lighting system 1 collectively controls the multiple lighting devices 30 that are paired with the multiple lighting controllers 20. In the lighting system 1, mapping is performed to link (associate) each of the multiple lighting devices 30 with the positions of the multiple lighting devices 30 that are actually installed. Here, the mapping is to link position information, which is information indicating the positions of each of the multiple lighting devices 30 that are actually installed, with each unique address of the multiple lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting arrangement diagram 13a such as FIG. 5 described later.

[0020] In this way, in the lighting system 1, one or more lighting devices 30 and one lighting controller 20 are paired to form a set of systems, and multiple sets of systems can be controlled individually or collectively.

[0021] The control of the plurality of lighting devices 30 includes, for example, changing the lighting schedule, dimming level, and color adjustment level. In this embodiment, one of the indoor spaces is illustrated as an example. Although the example shows a case where one or more lighting devices 30 are arranged in one indoor space, the description will be directed to one of the one or more lighting devices 30 unless otherwise specified.

[0022] The lighting system 1 includes a wireless controller 29, a lighting controller 20, a plurality of lighting devices 30, and a setting machine 10. In the present embodiment, the lighting system 1 is configured to include a plurality of lighting controllers 20, but may be configured to include a single lighting controller 20.

[0023] In the lighting system 1, pairing setting and mapping setting are performed using the setting machine 10. For this reason, the setting machine 10 is capable of communicating with the wireless controller 29 and the multiple lighting controllers 20. Furthermore, each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 is capable of communicating with one or more of the multiple lighting devices 30. Note that the setting machine 10 may be capable of performing pairing setting between the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20, performing mapping setting, and controlling the lighting device 30 by directly communicating with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20. Note that in this case, the lighting system 1 may not be provided with the wireless controller 29.

[0024] The lighting controller 20 and the wireless controller 29 may be configured as one communication device. In this case, the lighting system 1 may include a plurality of communication devices.

[0025] [Wireless Controller 29] The wireless controller 29 is configured to be able to communicate with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20. Specifically, the wireless controller 29 is wiredly connected to the lighting controller 20 by a two-wire signal line. That is, the wireless controller 29 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 by wired communication. In this embodiment, communication is performed between the wireless controller 29 and each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 by a transmission signal consisting of, for example, a bipolar time division multiplexed signal. For example, the wireless controller 29 transmits a transmission signal to each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 via the signal line. In addition, the wireless controller 29 receives a transmission signal from each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 via the signal line. The wireless controller 29 communicates with each of the multiple lighting controllers 20, and outputs control information, for example, as a transmission signal, to collectively or individually control a plurality of sets of one or more lighting devices 30 that are paired with the lighting controller 20. This allows the wireless controller 29 to control the multiple lighting devices 30 via each of the multiple lighting controllers 20, for example by changing the schedule, dimming level, and color adjustment level for the lighting devices 30.

[0026] [Setting machine 10] The setting machine 10 is a portable terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone. The setting machine 10 is configured to be able to transmit and receive signals bidirectionally between the plurality of lighting controllers 20, between the plurality of lighting devices 30, and between the wireless controller 29 by wireless communication. In this embodiment, the communication method between the lighting controller 20 and the setting machine 10, and between the lighting devices 30 and the setting machine 10 is, for example, a short-distance wireless communication such as Zigbee (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication, or a communication method using a specific low-power radio.

[0027] The setting machine 10 also displays a setting image for setting pairing between the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30, and a lighting arrangement diagram 13a for mapping setting.

[0028] Furthermore, the setting machine 10 performs pairing setting between each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and one or more of the plurality of lighting devices 30, in response to an operation input by the operator. That is, the setting machine 10 determines pairing between each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and one or more of the plurality of lighting devices 30 that can communicate with the lighting controller 20. For example, the setting machine 10 extracts one or more lighting devices 30 that can communicate with one lighting controller 20 from the plurality of lighting devices 30. The setting machine 10 performs this extraction for each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20. The setting machine 10 determines one or more lighting devices 30 to be paired with the lighting controller 20 from all the lighting devices 30 extracted as candidates for pairing setting, in response to an operation input by the operator.

[0029] After the mapping setting or pairing setting of the lighting device 30 is performed, the setting machine 10 may generate control information by accepting operational input from an operator, or obtain control information from an external device, store the control information, and control the lighting device 30 in accordance with the stored control information.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the setting machine 10 performs mapping setting and pairing setting with the lighting device 30 via the lighting controller 20. The setting machine 10 may perform mapping setting and pairing setting with the lighting device 30 via the wireless controller 29 and the lighting controller 20.

[0031] The setting machine 10 can also perform mapping setting that links position information, which is information indicating the position of each of the one or more lighting devices 30, with the unique addresses of the one or more lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting distribution drawing 13a. For example, when performing mapping setting, the worker can recognize the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 and the positions of the lighting devices 30 by selecting the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10 and changing the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices 30 corresponding to the selected unique address. Therefore, the worker operates the setting machine 10 to perform setting that links the position information of the lighting devices 30 with the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 whose lighting state has been changed.

[0032] Furthermore, in the pairing setting between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20, the setting machine 10 searches whether or not the one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a lighting controller 20 other than the lighting controller 20 by changing the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices 30. That is, the setting machine 10 searches for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired by executing a search mode for searching for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. The other lighting controller 20 is an example of another controller.

[0033] Specifically, the setting machine 10 selects at least some of the lighting devices 30 out of the total number n (n is a natural number) of the lighting devices 30 that are paired from a list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the lighting device group shown in the lighting arrangement drawing 13a are paired, that is, performs a first selection to select the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 (however, the number is rounded up to the nearest whole number). In this embodiment, in the first selection, 1 / 2 of the total number n of the lighting devices 30 that are paired, that is, performs a first selection to select the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 (however, the number is rounded up to the nearest whole number). Note that the setting machine 10 may display the list by dividing the list into one or more lighting devices 30 corresponding to each lighting controller 20, or may display all of the multiple lighting devices 30 corresponding to the multiple lighting controllers 20 in the list.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 1C, when the setting machine 10 executes the search mode, the setting machine 10 changes the illumination states of the first selected n / 2 illumination devices 30 via the illumination controller 20. That is, the setting machine 10 outputs an instruction (illumination state change instruction) for changing the illumination states of the first selected n / 2 illumination devices 30 via the illumination controller 20. Changing the illumination states of the illumination devices 30 means, for example, turning on or blinking the n / 2 illumination devices 30 if they are turned off, or turning off, blinking, changing the color temperature, or changing the brightness if the n / 2 illumination devices 30 are turned on. FIG. 1C is a diagram showing a state in which the search mode of the illumination system 1 according to the embodiment is executed.

[0035] Furthermore, the setting machine 10, after changing the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 via the lighting controller 20, selects further 1 / 2 lighting devices 30 from among the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 or the remaining (non-selected) n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection, that is, performs a second selection to select the unique addresses of the lighting devices 30 (however, the number of devices is rounded up to the nearest whole number). In other words, when the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 via the lighting controller 20, if the lighting state of one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 does not change (respond), the setting machine 10 selects n / 4 lighting devices 30 (second selection) which is further 1 / 2 of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 included in the first selection (however, the number of devices is rounded up to the nearest whole number). The setting machine 10 outputs, via the lighting controller 20, a lighting state change instruction for changing the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30.

[0036] In this way, the setting machine 10 repeats the process of selecting lighting devices 30 by further halving the number of lighting devices 30 each time the second selection is performed. Furthermore, if the lighting state of one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 has not changed after the setting machine 10 has selected n / 4 lighting devices 30, the setting machine 10 selects n / 8 lighting devices 30, which is a further halving of the number (however, decimals are rounded up). The setting machine 10 repeats the second selection by the operator's operation input until the lighting devices 30 whose lighting state has not changed are narrowed down. n is the number of times the second selection has been repeated and is a natural number equal to or greater than 1.

[0037] Furthermore, when the setting machine 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction to change the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30, if the lighting states of all of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 change, the worker can visually recognize this, and therefore operates the setting machine 10 to perform a second selection to further select 1 / 2 of the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection (however, decimals are rounded up). In other words, if the lighting states of all of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 change, this indicates that the pairing setting is correctly performed in the first selected lighting devices 30, and the setting machine 10 can subsequently search for whether the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 are correctly paired.

[0038] By repeating such a search, even if the lighting device 30 is erroneously paired, it is possible to reliably narrow down the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired from the multiple lighting devices 30 that have been paired, thereby minimizing the search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired.

[0039] After the lighting device 30 has been paired, the setting machine 10 may generate control information by accepting operational input from an operator, or obtain control information from an external device, store the control information, and control the lighting device 30 in accordance with the stored control information.

[0040] The setting machine 10 has a first communication unit 11, a first storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an operation input unit 14, and a first processing unit 15.

[0041] The first communication unit 11 is a communication interface for communicating with each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and each of the plurality of lighting devices 30. The communication method used by the first communication unit 11 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for mobile phones.

[0042] The first storage unit 12 stores a program to be executed by the first processing unit 15. The program includes the above-mentioned search mode. The first storage unit 12 may periodically store acquired control information, etc. The first storage unit 12 stores, as information used for mapping setting and pairing setting, for example, a lighting arrangement diagram 13a, and identification information which is a unique address of each of the plurality of lighting devices 30, and identification information which is a unique address of each of the plurality of lighting controllers 20. The identification information of the lighting device 30 is, for example, a Media Access Control (MAC) address, etc., previously assigned to the lighting device 30. The identification information of the lighting controller 20 is, for example, a MAC address, a communication address, etc., previously assigned to the lighting controller 20.

[0043] The first storage unit 12 is composed of an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the first storage unit 12 includes a primary storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The first storage unit 12 may include a secondary storage device such as a flash memory, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or a SSD (Solid State Drive), or a tertiary storage device such as an optical disk or an SD card.

[0044] The display unit 13 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel. The display unit 13 displays, for example, a list of one or more lighting controllers 20 from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 extracted as candidates for pairing setting between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 among the plurality of lighting devices 30. This allows the worker to select one or more lighting controllers 20 from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 and simultaneously view a plurality of lighting distribution drawings 13a, etc.

[0045] The display unit 13 displays on the screen a lighting distribution diagram 13a, which is a diagram in which the layout of each of the above-mentioned indoor spaces, the plurality of lighting devices 30, and the plurality of lighting controllers 20 are virtually arranged. That is, the display unit 13 displays the lighting distribution diagram 13a, setting images for mapping setting and pairing setting, and the like. The worker checks the lighting distribution diagram 13a displayed on the display unit 13 to check whether the mapping setting of the plurality of lighting devices 30 is correct, to check whether the pairing setting between the plurality of lighting devices 30 and the plurality of lighting controllers 20 is correct, and to control the plurality of lighting devices 30. When an icon shown on the lighting distribution diagram 13a is selected, the display unit 13 highlights it.

[0046] In addition, the display unit 13 can switch the lighting arrangement diagram 13a, etc. by switching the display of the icon. For example, the lighting arrangement diagram 13a, etc. showing one or more lighting devices 30 paired with each lighting controller 20 can be switched.

[0047] The display unit 13 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel. The display unit 13 displays, for example, a list of one or more lighting controllers 20 from among the plurality of lighting controllers 20 extracted as candidates for pairing setting between one or more lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 among the plurality of lighting devices 30.

[0048] The operation input unit 14 is an input interface that accepts operation inputs from an operator. Specifically, when the operation input unit 14 is equipped with a touch panel display, the touch panel display functions as the display unit 13 and the operation input unit 14. Note that the operation input unit 14 is not limited to a touch panel display, and may be, for example, a keyboard, a pointing device, a mechanical switch, or the like.

[0049] Furthermore, when the search mode is being executed and an erroneously paired lighting device 30 is present, the operation input unit 14 accepts an operation input indicating an instruction to repeat the second selection, and accepts an operation input indicating an instruction to end the second selection when an erroneously paired lighting device 30 is not present.

[0050] For example, when the search mode is executed, the worker can execute the first selection and the second selection by tapping an icon displayed on the display unit 13 to input an operation to the operation input unit 14. Also, when the search mode is executed, the worker can execute the first selection and the second selection by selecting a dialogue displayed on the display unit 13 to input an operation to the operation input unit 14.

[0051] When changing the pairing setting from another lighting controller 20 paired with the lighting device 30 to the original lighting controller 20 in the case of erroneous pairing, the operation input unit 14 can correct the pairing setting from the other lighting controller 20 to the original lighting controller 20 by, for example, accepting an operation input from an operator. This allows even a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired with another lighting controller 20 to be paired with the original lighting controller 20.

[0052] In addition, when all lighting devices 30 and the lighting controller 20 are correctly paired, the operation input unit 14 accepts operation input from the operator and outputs instructions for generating control information, instructions for acquiring control information from an external device, etc. to the first processing unit 15.

[0053] The first processing unit 15 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the setting machine 10. The first processing unit 15 has a processor and the like, and performs various controls by the processor executing a program stored in the first storage unit 12. The processor is configured by an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a SOC (System on a Chip), or the like.

[0054] As a pre-processing for attempting pairing setting, the first processing unit 15 broadcasts a request signal, which requests transmission of the unique addresses of each of the multiple lighting devices 30 and includes identification information of the setting machine 10, via the first communication unit 11. The first processing unit 15 acquires the unique addresses of each of the multiple lighting devices 30 via the first communication unit 11 in response to the request signal.

[0055] Furthermore, as a pre-processing step for attempting pairing setup, the first processing unit 15 broadcasts a request signal, which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique addresses of each of the multiple lighting controllers 20, via the first communication unit 11. In response to the request signal, the first processing unit 15 acquires the unique addresses of each of the multiple lighting controllers 20 via the first communication unit 11.

[0056] Furthermore, first processing unit 15 can execute the above-mentioned search mode when operation input unit 14 accepts an operation input.

[0057] [Lighting Controller 20] The lighting controller 20, together with the wireless controller 29, is an access point that communicatively connects one or more lighting devices 30 and the setting machine 10, a wireless adapter, etc. The lighting controller 20 is provided in each of a plurality of predefined areas. For example, a lighting controller 20 is provided for each of a plurality of areas, such as a room, a floor, etc., in a facility. Thus, the lighting controller 20 can control one or more lighting devices 30 arranged in each area. The lighting controller 20 is one example of a controller.

[0058] The lighting controller 20 is configured to be able to transmit and receive signals bidirectionally via wireless communication with one or more lighting devices 30. That is, the lighting controller 20 performs wired communication with the wireless controller 29, and performs wireless communication with the one or more lighting devices 30 and with the setting machine 10. When the wireless controller 29 controls the lighting device 30, the lighting controller 20 receives control information transmitted by the wireless controller 29, and transmits the received control information to the one or more lighting devices 30 that are paired with the lighting controller 20.

[0059] The lighting controller 20 has a second communication unit 22, a second processing unit 23, and a second storage unit 24. Although not shown, the lighting controller 20 also has a wired communication unit for communicating with the wireless controller 29. The wired communication unit is connected to the wireless controller 29 via a signal line so as to be able to communicate via wired communication. The wired communication unit transmits and receives transmission signals in both directions via wired communication with the wireless controller 29.

[0060] The second communication unit 22 is a communication interface for communicating with the setting machine 10 and with the multiple lighting devices 30. The second communication unit 22 transmits and receives signals bidirectionally via wireless communication with the setting machine 10 and with one or more of the multiple lighting devices 30. The communication method used by the second communication unit 22 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for a mobile phone.

[0061] The second processing unit 23 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the lighting controller 20, such as the second communication unit 22. The second processing unit 23 has a processor or the like, and performs various controls by the processor executing a program stored in the second storage unit 24. The processor is constituted by an MPU, a CPU, a DSP, a SOC, or the like.

[0062] When the second processing unit 23 receives a request signal from the setting machine 10 via the second communication unit 22 during pairing setting, the second processing unit 23 transmits the unique address of the lighting controller 20 stored in the second memory unit 24 to the setting machine 10 via the second communication unit 22 in response to the request signal.

[0063] The second storage unit 24 stores a program to be executed by the second processing unit 23, etc. The second storage unit 24 also stores the lighting distribution diagram 13a, a unique address of the lighting controller 20, etc. The second storage unit 24 also stores setting information, etc. related to the lighting device 30 for which mapping setting and pairing setting have been performed.

[0064] The second storage unit 24 is configured with an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the second storage unit 24 includes a primary storage device such as a RAM and a ROM. The second storage unit 24 may also include a secondary storage device such as an HDD or SSD, or a tertiary storage device such as an optical disk or an SD card.

[0065] [Lighting device 30] The lighting device 30 is a base light or the like that is installed on the ceiling of an indoor space to illuminate the indoor space, and light emission is controlled by the lighting controller 20. Communication between the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20 is, for example, wireless communication, but may also be wired communication. The form of the lighting device 30 is not particularly limited, and may be a ceiling light, a downlight, a spotlight, or the like.

[0066] The lighting device 30 has a dimming control function and a color adjustment control function. Specifically, the lighting device 30 changes the luminance (brightness) and light color (color temperature) of the light that the lighting device 30 irradiates.

[0067] The lighting device 30 includes a light-emitting module 31, a third processing unit 32, a third storage unit 33, a third communication unit , and a power supply unit .

[0068] The light-emitting module 31 has one or more light-emitting elements. In the present embodiment, a plurality of light-emitting modules 31 are provided. The light-emitting element is, for example, a surface mount device (SMD) type LED element in which an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is packaged. The light-emitting module 31 emits light according to an instruction from the third processing unit 32 based on control information. The control information is information including various parameters for controlling the illumination of the illumination device 30. The light-emitting module 31 has light-emitting elements of three colors, RGB, and emits three monochromatic lights of red light, blue light, and green light, and also emits colored light or white light obtained by dimming these three monochromatic lights.

[0069] The third processing unit 32 is a control circuit that controls each unit of the lighting device 30. The third processing unit 32 has a processor or the like, and performs various controls by the processor executing a program stored in the third storage unit 33. The processor is configured by an MPU, a CPU, a DSP, a SOC, or the like. The program may also include control information.

[0070] The third processing unit 32 controls the light-emitting module 31. Specifically, the third processing unit 32 acquires control information and controls the light emission mode of the light emitted by the light-emitting module 31 so that the light is turned on in a light emission mode according to the acquired control information. For example, the third processing unit 32 controls the light emitted by the light-emitting module 31 to be turned on and off, to change the brightness, or to change the light color. The control information may be acquired from an external device via the third communication unit 34, or may be acquired from the third storage unit 33.

[0071] When the third processing unit 32 receives a request signal from the setting machine 10 via the second communication unit 22, it transmits a unique address, such as a MAC address, of the lighting device 30 stored in the third memory unit 33 to the setting machine 10 via the third communication unit 34 in response to the request signal.

[0072] The third storage unit 33 stores a program to be executed by the third processing unit 32. The third storage unit 33 also periodically stores acquired control information and the like. The third storage unit 33 also stores a unique address, such as a MAC address, of the lighting device 30 as information used for pairing setting.

[0073] The third storage unit 33 is configured with an electrically rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory. Therefore, the third storage unit 33 includes a primary storage device such as a RAM and a ROM. The third storage unit 33 may also include a secondary storage device such as an HDD or SSD, or a tertiary storage device such as an optical disk or an SD card.

[0074] The third communication unit 34 has a function of communicating with the lighting controller 20 and the setting machine 10. Specifically, the third communication unit 34 receives control information for controlling the light emission mode of the lighting device 30 from the lighting controller 20 or the setting machine 10. The control information received by the third communication unit 34 is stored in the third storage unit 33 by the third processing unit 32. The communication method used by the third communication unit 34 is, for example, a communication method such as short-range wireless communication, infrared communication, or mobile communication for a mobile phone.

[0075] The power supply unit 35 supplies power to each unit of the lighting device 30. The power supply unit 35 is, for example, a power supply circuit in which a plurality of electronic components are mounted on a printed circuit board. The power supply unit 35 generates, for example, drive power as power for making the light-emitting module 31 emit light. Specifically, the power supply unit 35 converts commercial AC power into DC power, generates drive power for making the light-emitting module 31 emit light using this DC power, and supplies the generated drive power to the light-emitting module 31 to make the light-emitting module 31 emit light.

[0076] 2, a set of systems A and B, in which one or more lighting devices 30 and one lighting controller 20 are paired, may be installed on each of multiple floors. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a method for correcting pairing settings when a lighting device 30 is erroneously paired with a lighting controller 20 on a different floor.

[0077] At this time, if the lighting device 30 on the 2nd floor is mistakenly paired with the lighting controller 20 on the 1st floor, the worker needs to search for the lighting device 30 that is mistakenly paired from the 2nd floor. For example, the lighting device 30 and the lighting controller 20 use a frequency of 920 MHz, but the lighting controller 20 and the setting machine 10 communicate with each other using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or the like, so the setting machine 10 located on the 2nd floor may not be able to directly communicate with the lighting controller 20 on the 1st floor. Therefore, the worker is made to be able to search for the lighting device 30 using the system A on the 1st floor. Specifically, the worker uses the setting machine 10 to upload the setting information in the system A to the system B on the 2nd floor. This allows the setting machine 10 to access the lighting controller 20 of the system A on the 1st floor via the lighting controller 20 of the system B on the 2nd floor. Therefore, the setting machine 10 is able to output a lighting state change instruction for changing the lighting state to the lighting device 30 on the 2nd floor via the system B on the 2nd floor and the system A on the 1st floor in order.

[0078] <Processing> Next, the setting machine 10, the lighting system 1, the search method, and the program processing according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0079] [Example 1] Here, a case where one or more lighting devices 30 out of a plurality of lighting devices 30 are paired with one lighting controller 20 and then the paired lighting devices 30 are searched for will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating the processing of the lighting system 1 according to the embodiment.

[0080] When an operator operates the setting machine 10, the setting machine 10 executes a search mode for searching for a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired (S11).

[0081] The setting machine 10 performs a first selection (S12) to select unique addresses of 1 / 2 of the total number n of lighting devices 30 that are paired from a list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 that constitute the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting distribution drawing 13a are paired.

[0082] The setting machine 10 outputs, via the lighting controller 20, a lighting state change instruction which is an instruction for changing the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 (S13).

[0083] Of the n / 2 lighting devices 30, the lighting device 30 that has received the lighting state change instruction changes its lighting state (S14).

[0084] This allows the worker to visually recognize whether or not there is any lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired by comparing the n / 2 lighting devices 30 displayed on the display unit 13 with the lighting devices 30 whose lighting states have changed in order to check the lighting states of the first selected lighting devices 30. For example, the worker can recognize that there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired when there are an insufficient number of lighting devices 30 whose lighting states have changed, when a lighting device 30 whose lighting state should have changed does not change, etc.

[0085] Here, the setting machine 10 displays information on the display unit 13 indicating whether or not to continue the search mode. If the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired can be identified, the worker ends the search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. That is, the worker selects the end of the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. Also, if the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired cannot be identified, the worker continues the search mode. If the worker continues the search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired, he or she selects the continuation of the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10.

[0086] When the illumination state of at least some of the first selected n / 2 illumination devices 30 has not changed (first loop), the operator continues to search for the erroneously paired illumination device 30. That is, the setting machine 10 continues the search mode (S15a). The setting machine 10 determines that it has acquired information indicating that the illumination state of at least some of the first selected n / 2 illumination devices 30 has not changed, and performs a second selection to select the unique addresses of 1 / 2 illumination devices 30 from the first selected n / 2 illumination devices 30 (S16a). Then, the setting machine 10 outputs an illumination state change instruction, which is an instruction to change the illumination state of the n / 4 illumination devices 30 selected in step S16a (S13a). The illumination device 30 that has acquired the illumination state change instruction among the n / 4 illumination devices 30 in step S16a changes its illumination state (S14a).

[0087] In this manner, the first loop of processing is selectively repeated until the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired can be identified.

[0088] Also, even if the lighting state of all the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 has changed (second loop), the operator continues to search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. That is, the setting machine 10 continues the search mode (S15b). The setting machine 10 determines that it has acquired information indicating that the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 has changed, and selects the unique addresses of n / 4 lighting devices 30, which is half of the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection, that is, the non-selected lighting devices 30 (second selection) (S16b). Then, the setting machine 10 outputs a lighting state change instruction, which is an instruction to change the lighting state of the n / 4 lighting devices 30 selected in step S16b (S13b). The lighting devices 30 that have acquired the lighting state change instruction among the n / 4 lighting devices 30 in step S16b change their lighting states (S14b).

[0089] In this manner, the second loop of processing is selectively repeated until the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired can be identified.

[0090] Then, if the unique address of the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired can be identified, the operator selects to end the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the setting machine 10 ends the search mode in response to the instruction to end the search mode input to the operation input unit 14 (S17).

[0091] [Example 2] Here, the operation will be described with reference to Figs. 4 to 6 assuming that one or more lighting devices 30 out of a plurality of lighting devices 30 are paired with one lighting controller 20, and then the setting machine 10 searches for the lighting devices 30 with which it has been paired.

[0092] Fig. 4 is a flow chart illustrating the processing of the setting machine 10 according to the embodiment. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display unit 13 when the search mode is being executed. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of another image displayed on the display unit 13 when the search mode is being executed. As for the images in Figs. 4 and 5, Fig. 5 shows a case where a search is performed on the lighting arrangement drawing 13a, and Fig. 6 shows a case where a pop-up image is displayed and a search is performed on the pop-up image.

[0093] An operator operates the setting machine 10 to cause the setting machine 10 to execute a search mode for mapping one or more lighting devices 30 and lighting controllers 20. Here, the setting machine 10 is assumed to have acquired a unique address from each of the one or more lighting devices 30 as a response to the request signal by broadcasting a request signal which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the one or more lighting devices 30. The setting machine 10 is assumed to have acquired a unique address from each of the one or more lighting controllers 20 as a response to the request signal by broadcasting a request signal which is a signal requesting transmission of the unique address of each of the one or more lighting controllers 20.

[0094] As shown in Fig. 4, when an operator operates the setting machine 10, the setting machine 10 executes a search mode for searching for a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired (S21). For example, as shown in Fig. 5a and Fig. 6a, the operator selects (1) Tools displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10, and then selects (2) Search for Fixtures. That is, the first processing unit 15 of the setting machine 10 executes the search mode by inputting the operations (1) and (2) to the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10.

[0095] The setting machine 10 performs a first selection (S22) to select unique addresses of 1 / 2 lighting devices 30 out of the total number n of lighting devices 30 that are paired from a list in which the lighting controller 20 and one or more lighting devices 30 that constitute the lighting device group shown in the lighting distribution drawing 13a are paired. For example, as shown in Fig. 5b and Fig. 6b, the operator selects (3) blinking of the target fixture displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10. In Fig. 5b, the first processing unit 15 determines the content of the change in the lighting state when the first selection is performed by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of (3). Also, in Fig. 6b, (4) n / 2 lighting devices 30 are selected by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of (3), and the first processing unit 15 determines the content of the change in the lighting state when the first selection is performed by the operation input to the operation input unit 14 of (3).

[0096] At this time, the display unit 13 highlights the selected state of the icon 15a showing the blinking of FIG. 5c and FIG. 6c, as shown by hatching the dotted area.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first processing unit 15 selects the unique addresses of 1 / 2 of the total number n of lighting devices 30 that are set for pairing in the first selection, which is the first selection. The first processing unit 15 may select randomly in the first selection. The setting machine 10 may select 1 / 2 of the total number n of lighting devices 30 that are set for pairing based on a preset rule or a selection by an operator. The preset rule may be, for example, arranging the lighting devices 30 in the order of unique addresses and selecting the unique addresses of n / 2 lighting devices 30 from the top of the unique address order, or may simply divide the lighting distribution drawing 13a in two and select one side or the other side to select the unique addresses of n / 2 lighting devices 30. The second selection may also be performed in the same manner as the first selection.

[0098] Furthermore, in order to show the operator which lighting device 30 the lighting state of which is to be changed, the setting machine 10 displays the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 on the display unit 13. For example, as shown in the two-dot chain line area of ​​Fig. 5b and Fig. 6b, the selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 are in a selected state and displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10. At this time, the display unit 13 highlights the selected lighting devices 30 as shown by the hatching of the two-dot chain line area of ​​Fig. 5b and Fig. 6b.

[0099] The operator selects the OK button displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10. That is, by operating and inputting the OK button to the operation input unit 14, the first processing unit 15 outputs, via the first communication unit 11, an instruction to change the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30.

[0100] The lighting devices 30 that receive the instruction among the n / 2 lighting devices 30 change their lighting states. This allows the worker to visually check whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired by comparing the n / 2 lighting devices 30 displayed on the display unit 13 with the actual lighting devices 30 whose lighting states have changed in order to check the lighting states of the first selected lighting devices 30.

[0101] The first processing unit 15 determines whether or not information indicating that the illumination states of the n / 2 illumination devices 30 have changed has been acquired (S23).

[0102] Specifically, as shown in c of Fig. 5 and c of Fig. 6, the first processing unit 15 displays on the display unit 13 a selection image (dialog) for confirmation of whether the illumination state of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection has changed. When the illumination state of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection by the first processing unit 15 has changed, the operator operates the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10 to select the OK button (4) in c of Fig. 5 or (6) in c of Fig. 6 to input information indicating that the illumination state of all the n / 2 lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection has changed. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that it has acquired information indicating that the illumination state of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 has changed (YES in S23), and performs a second selection to select the unique addresses of 1 / 2 lighting devices 30 from the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that have not been selected in the first selection (S24).

[0103] That is, the first processing unit 15 selects (second selection) unique addresses of half the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection. For example, as shown in the region indicated by the two-dot chain lines in d of Fig. 5 and d of Fig. 6, the lighting devices 30 that were selected in the second selection are in a selected state and displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10.

[0104] Note that, before executing the process of step S24, if the result of step S23 is YES, the first processing unit 15 may check whether or not there are any lighting devices 30 that have been erroneously paired by turning on all of the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection.

[0105] The setting machine 10 judges whether or not information indicating that the illumination state of the illumination device 30 selected as the second illumination device in step S24 has changed has been acquired (S25).

[0106] Specifically, when the illumination states of at least some of the illumination devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 in step S24 have not changed, the worker inputs information indicating that the illumination states of at least some of the illumination devices 30 have not changed via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination states of the illumination devices 30 selected in step S24 have not changed (NO in S25), and returns to step S24 to repeat the same process. As a result, by gradually narrowing down the illumination devices 30 whose illumination states have not changed, it is possible to finally identify the illumination devices 30 whose illumination states have not changed. The worker is then able to modify the pairing settings of the identified illumination devices 30.

[0107] Furthermore, when the illumination states of all the lighting devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 in the second selection have changed, the operator inputs information indicating that the illumination states of the lighting devices 30 selected in the second selection have changed, via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination states of the lighting devices 30 selected in the second selection have changed (YES in S25), and proceeds to step S26. Note that, if the lighting devices 30 can be identified at this point, the process may be terminated.

[0108] If step S25 has been taken, the first processing unit 15 performs a second selection to select unique addresses of a further half of the remaining unselected lighting devices 30 (S26). That is, the first processing unit 15 selects (second selection) unique addresses of a further half of the lighting devices 30 from the unselected lighting devices 30 that have not yet been selected.

[0109] The setting machine 10 judges whether or not information indicating that the illumination state of the second selected illumination device 30 has changed in step S26 has been acquired (S27).

[0110] Specifically, when the illumination states of at least some of the illumination devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 in step S26 have not changed, the worker inputs information indicating that the illumination states of at least some of the illumination devices 30 have not changed via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination states of the illumination devices 30 selected in step S26 have not changed (NO in S27), and returns to step S24 to repeat the same process. As a result, by gradually narrowing down the illumination devices 30 whose illumination states have not changed, it is possible to finally identify the illumination devices 30 whose illumination states have not changed. The worker is then able to modify the pairing settings of the identified illumination devices 30 whose illumination states have not changed.

[0111] Furthermore, when the illumination states of all the illumination devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 in step S26 as the second selection have changed, the operator inputs information indicating that the illumination states of the illumination devices 30 have changed, via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that the illumination states of the illumination devices 30 selected in the second selection in step S26 have changed (YES in S27), and proceeds to step S28.

[0112] The setting machine 10 judges whether or not information indicating that the pairing setting of all the lighting devices 30 has been confirmed has been acquired (S28).

[0113] If the confirmation of the pairing settings of all the lighting devices 30 has not been completed, the worker continues the search mode. In this case, the worker performs an operation input to continue the search mode via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the setting machine 10 determines that it has not acquired information indicating that the confirmation of the pairing settings of all the lighting devices 30 has been completed (NO in S28), that is, determines that the search mode is to be continued, and proceeds to step S26.

[0114] When the illumination state of all the lighting devices 30 has changed, the operator inputs information indicating that the pairing setting of all the lighting devices 30 has been confirmed through the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 5d and FIG. 6d, the operator selects the (5) blinking button of the target device and the (6) completion button in FIG. 5d displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10, and selects the (7) blinking button of the target device and the (8) completion button in FIG. 6d. That is, by inputting the completion button to the operation input unit 14, the first processing unit 15 determines that the information indicating that the pairing setting of all the lighting devices 30 has been confirmed has been acquired (YES in S28), and ends the search mode. This ends the flowchart of FIG. 4.

[0115] Furthermore, in step S23, if the illumination states of at least some of the n / 2 lighting devices 30 selected by the first processing unit 15 have not changed, the operator inputs information indicating that the illumination states of at least some of the lighting devices 30 have not changed, via the operation input unit 14 of the setting machine 10. As a result, the first processing unit 15 determines that it has not acquired information indicating that the illumination states of the first selected lighting devices 30 have changed (NO in S23), that is, determines that the illumination states of at least some of the first selected lighting devices 30 have not changed, and proceeds to step S26.

[0116] If NO is selected in step S23, the first processing unit 15 performs a second selection to select the unique addresses of 1 / 2 of the lighting devices 30 from among the lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection (S26). That is, the setting machine 10 selects the unique addresses of 1 / 2 of the lighting devices 30 from among the lighting devices 30 selected in the first selection (second selection). For example, as shown in the dashed line area in Fig. 5d and Fig. 6d, the lighting device 30 selected in the second selection is in a selected state and is displayed on the display unit 13 of the setting machine 10. Then, the first processing unit 15 proceeds to step S27 to perform the same process as described above.

[0117] Note that, before executing the process of step S26, if the result of step S23 is NO, the first processing unit 15 may check whether or not there are any lighting devices 30 that have been erroneously paired by turning on all of the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection.

[0118] <Action and effect> Next, the effects of the setting device 10, the lighting system 1, the searching method, and the program according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0119] As described above, the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment is capable of setting up pairing between one or more lighting devices 30 and a controller (lighting controller 20) capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices 30. After setting up pairing, the setting machine 10 searches whether or not the one or more lighting devices 30 are set up in pairing with a controller (lighting controller 20) other than the controller by changing the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices 30.

[0120] According to this, even if one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller other than the controller with which they should originally be paired, the worker can visually recognize the change in the lighting state of the lighting devices 30, and can therefore search for the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired among the one or more lighting devices 30.

[0121] Therefore, the setting machine 10 can easily find lighting devices 30 that have been erroneously paired, and as a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of steps required for mapping setting.

[0122] Furthermore, the lighting system 1 according to the present embodiment includes one or more lighting devices 30, a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices 30, and a setting machine 10 capable of setting a pairing between the controller and the one or more lighting devices 30. After setting the pairing, the setting machine 10 selects at least some of the one or more lighting devices 30 and changes the lighting state of the selected part of the lighting devices 30 to search for whether the one or more lighting devices 30 are set in pairing with a controller other than the controller.

[0123] Furthermore, the search method according to the present embodiment pairs one or more lighting devices 30 with a controller capable of controlling the one or more lighting devices 30, and then searches for whether the one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller other than the controller by changing the lighting state of at least some of the one or more lighting devices 30.

[0124] This search method also has the same effects as those described above.

[0125] Moreover, the program according to the present embodiment is a program for causing a computer to execute the search method.

[0126] This program can also provide the same effects as those described above.

[0127] Furthermore, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting machine 10 performs a first selection of selecting some of the total number n (n is a natural number) of lighting devices 30 set in pairing from a list in which the controller and one or more lighting devices 30 constituting the group of lighting devices 30 shown in the lighting distribution drawing 13a are set in pairing. Then, from the first selected part of the lighting devices 30, the setting machine 10 further performs a second selection of some of the lighting devices 30.

[0128] According to this, the unique addresses of some of the lighting devices 30 are extracted from the total number n of one or more lighting devices 30, and the lighting states of the extracted lighting devices 30 are changed at once, so that the worker can visually recognize whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. This makes it possible to prevent an increase in the effort required to search for the lighting devices 30.

[0129] In the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the first selection, 1 / 2 of the total number n of lighting devices 30 that are set for pairing are selected. Then, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 via the controller.

[0130] According to this, the total number n of one or more lighting devices 30 is divided into approximately half, and the lighting states of approximately half of the divided lighting devices 30 are changed at once, so that the worker can visually recognize whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired. This makes it possible to further prevent an increase in the effort required to search for the lighting devices 30.

[0131] Furthermore, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 via the controller, and then performs a second selection to further select 1 / 2 lighting devices 30 from among the first selected n / 2 lighting devices 30 or the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection. Then, the setting machine 10 changes the lighting state of the second selected lighting device 30 via the controller.

[0132] This makes it possible to recognize whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired among the first selected lighting devices 30. Even if there is no lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired among the first selected lighting devices 30, it is possible to recognize whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired by further performing a second selection from among the remaining n / 2 lighting devices 30 that were not selected in the first selection. This makes it possible to easily narrow down whether or not there is a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired.

[0133] Moreover, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, every time the setting machine 10 performs the second selection, the number of lighting devices 30 is further halved, and the selection of lighting devices 30 is repeated.

[0134] According to this, for example, if a lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired is present among the selected lighting devices 30, the second selection can be repeated to identify the lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired, that is, to identify the unique address of the lighting device 30.

[0135] Furthermore, even if there is no lighting device 30 that has been erroneously paired among the selected lighting devices 30, the number of remaining (non-selected) lighting devices 30 that have not been selected is further reduced to half, and the process of selecting lighting devices 30 is repeated, thereby preventing the number of searches for lighting devices 30 from increasing.

[0136] In the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, one or more lighting devices 30 and a controller are provided in each of a plurality of regions that are set in advance. Then, in pairing setting between the controller provided in each of the plurality of regions and one or more lighting devices 30 in each of the plurality of regions, the setting machine 10 searches whether or not the one or more lighting devices 30 are paired with a controller other than the controller.

[0137] This allows the setting machine 10 to search in parallel for whether or not pairing has been set simultaneously or individually for the controllers and one or more lighting devices 30 provided in each of the multiple areas. This makes it easier for the setting machine 10 to find lighting devices 30 that have been erroneously paired.

[0138] Moreover, in the setting machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the setting machine 10 includes a display unit 13 for displaying the light distribution diagram 13a. When an icon 15a shown in the light distribution diagram 13a is selected, the display unit 13 highlights the icon 15a.

[0139] According to this, the selected icon 15a can be highlighted, so that the operator can easily understand the contents displayed on the setting machine 10.

[0140] (Other variations) The setting machine, lighting system, search method, and program according to the present disclosure have been described above based on the above-mentioned embodiments, but the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. As long as the modifications do not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure, modifications that a person skilled in the art may make to the embodiments may also be included in the scope of the present disclosure.

[0141] For example, the setting machine 10, the lighting system 1, the search method, and the program according to the above-mentioned embodiment may have the configuration shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a lighting system 1 according to another modified example. As shown in FIG. 7, the lighting controller 20a and the setting machine 10a may be configured as one lighting control device 5. In this case, the lighting system 1 may include multiple lighting control devices 5. The lighting control device 5 may include a communication unit 11a. Therefore, the communication unit 11a may be provided in the setting machine 10a or in the lighting controller 20a. The multiple lighting control devices 5 may be connected to a wireless controller so as to be able to communicate with the wireless controller. The lighting control device 5 may be an example of a controller.

[0142] Furthermore, each unit included in the setting device, the lighting system, the search method, and the program according to the above-described embodiments is typically realized as an LSI, which is an integrated circuit. These units may be individually implemented as single chips, or may be integrated in part or all of them as a single chip.

[0143] The integrated circuit is not limited to an LSI, but may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. A field programmable gate array (FPGA) that can be programmed after the LSI is manufactured, or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure the connections and settings of the circuit cells inside the LSI may also be used.

[0144] In each of the above embodiments, each component may be implemented by dedicated hardware or by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be implemented by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0145] Furthermore, all the numbers used above are merely examples for the purpose of specifically explaining the present disclosure, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the numbers exemplified.

[0146] In addition, the division of functional blocks in the block diagram is an example, and multiple functional blocks may be realized as one functional block, one functional block may be divided into multiple blocks, or some functions may be transferred to another functional block. Furthermore, the functions of multiple functional blocks having similar functions may be processed in parallel or in a time-sharing manner by a single piece of hardware or software.

[0147] In addition, the order in which each step is performed in the flowchart is merely for illustrative purposes and may be other than the above. In addition, some of the steps may be performed simultaneously (in parallel) with other steps.

[0148] In addition, the present disclosure also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to the above-described embodiments that a person skilled in the art may conceive, and forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment within the scope that does not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0149] 1. Lighting system 5 Lighting control device (controller) 10, 10a setting machine 13 Display section 13a Lighting diagram 20, 20a Lighting controller (controller) 30 Lighting Equipment

Claims

1. A setting machine capable of pairing a plurality of lighting devices with a controller capable of controlling the plurality of lighting devices, comprising: Each of the plurality of lighting devices is capable of being paired with one of the controllers; The setting machine includes: a function for searching whether or not the plurality of lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller by changing a lighting state of at least some of the plurality of lighting devices after the pairing setting is performed; and selecting a unique address based on the search result to identify the lighting device that has been erroneously paired with the other controller; the setting machine executes a search function and a unique address selection function to perform a first selection of selecting unique addresses of n / 2 lighting devices that are the part of the total number n (n is a natural number equal to or greater than 3) of the lighting devices for which the pairing setting is performed between the controller and the plurality of lighting devices; When the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, if one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller by changing the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices that have been first selected via the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of 1 / 2 lighting devices from the n / 2 lighting devices that have been first selected; When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting state of the n / 2 lighting devices that have been selected in the first selection via the controller, and when the one or more lighting devices are not paired with the controller other than the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of some of the lighting devices from among the remaining two or more lighting devices that have not been selected in the first selection. Setting machine.

2. The setting machine further halves the number of lighting devices having unique addresses each time the second selection is performed, and repeats the selection of lighting devices. The setting machine according to claim 1 .

3. The lighting devices and the controller are provided in each of a plurality of preset areas.

3. The setting machine according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The setting machine includes a display unit for displaying a lighting arrangement diagram, The display unit highlights an icon shown in the lighting arrangement diagram when the icon is selected. The setting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. A plurality of lighting devices and a controller capable of controlling the plurality of lighting devices; a setting machine capable of setting pairing between the controller and each of the plurality of lighting devices, the setting machine has a function of selecting at least some of the lighting devices among the plurality of lighting devices after the pairing setting, and searching whether the plurality of lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller by changing a lighting state of the selected some of the lighting devices; and selecting a unique address based on the search result to identify the lighting device that has been erroneously paired with the other controller; the setting machine executes a search function and a unique address selection function to perform a first selection of selecting unique addresses of n / 2 lighting devices that are the part of the total number n (n is a natural number equal to or greater than 3) of the lighting devices for which the pairing setting is performed between the controller and the plurality of lighting devices; When the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, if one or more of the n / 2 lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller by changing the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices that have been first selected via the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of 1 / 2 lighting devices from the n / 2 lighting devices that have been first selected; When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, the setting machine changes the lighting state of the n / 2 lighting devices that have been selected in the first selection via the controller, and when the one or more lighting devices are not paired with the controller other than the controller, the setting machine performs a second selection to further select unique addresses of some of the lighting devices from among the remaining two or more lighting devices that have not been selected in the first selection. Lighting system.

6. A search method capable of pairing a plurality of lighting devices with a controller capable of controlling the plurality of lighting devices, comprising: Each of the plurality of lighting devices is capable of being paired with one of the controllers; after the pairing is set, searching for whether the plurality of lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller by changing a lighting state of at least some of the plurality of lighting devices; Selecting a unique address based on the search result to identify the lighting device that has been erroneously paired with the other controller; performing a first selection to select unique addresses of n / 2 lighting devices that are the part of the total number n (n is a natural number equal to or greater than 3) of the lighting devices for which the controller and the plurality of lighting devices are set in the pairing setting by executing a search function and a function to select the unique addresses; when the n / 2 lighting devices are two or more lighting devices, by changing the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, when one or more lighting devices among the n / 2 lighting devices have been paired with a controller other than the controller, a second selection is performed to select unique addresses of 1 / 2 lighting devices from among the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection; When the n / 2 lighting devices are one or more lighting devices, a second selection is performed to select unique addresses of some lighting devices from among the remaining two or more lighting devices that were not selected in the first selection, by changing the lighting states of the n / 2 lighting devices selected in the first selection via the controller, if the one or more lighting devices are not set in the pairing setting with the controller other than the controller. Search method.

7. A method for causing a computer to execute the search method according to claim 6. program.

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